Most of the time, hemming is a matter of turning under an edge and stitching it down. But if you want a hem with some fancy shaping – scallops, for example – you’ll need to use a hem facing. The … Read More...
Halloween Wreath From An Old T-Shirt DIY
Anthea Barton of “Zing Zing Tree” is mum to three girls and has a blog filled with inspirational projects and ideas. She created this “Halloween Wreath From An Old T-Shirt” decorated with felt flowers and shiny silver spiders and she … Read More...
Freebie: Stardust Fairy
Do you believe in fairies? They can be whimsical creatures or evil little monsters, depending on who you talk to and whether or not you upset them. DMC, along with Joan Elliott created this beautiful Stardust Fairy pattern that you … Read More...
Tutorial: Fairly Bucket Bag
Kristin from Sew Mama Sew shares a tutorial showing how you can make her Fairly Bucket Bag. The bucket style bag has a drawstring top with cord pulled through grommets, and adjustable straps. Inside, there’s a zippered pocket sewn in … Read More...
Catching Up on Cowls
It seems like all of a sudden I have a ton of knitting patterns in my email that I want to share with you, so I’m going to be doing a few fall and winter project roundups over the next … Read More...
Tutorial: Striped fabric pumpkins in three sizes
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how she created these striped fabric pumpkins. They’re soft fabric pumpkins cinched in at each stripe to create ridges like you’d find on a real pumpkin. She gives dimensions to make them in three sizes. … Read More...
7 Pearler Bead Patterns
Perler beads 
are a fun and simple craft project that has been enjoyed by both adults and children for years. With the recent resurgence of this crafting trend, it’s time to explore some new patterns and ideas for making your … Read More...
Banana Split Cupcakes
As the weather cools, I tend to shy away from ice cream, because it makes me cold. Now I can enjoy the idea of ice cream, but in a cupcake form.
Lizzy at Your Cup of Cake shows how to … Read More...
Wonder Woman Birthday Party Ideas
Today is my birthday and I’m a huge Wonder Woman fan, so I’d like to share this amazing Wonder Woman inspired party from Kara’s Party Ideas. This party is sure to delight Wonder Woman fans of all ages, with plenty … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern print patchwork throw pillows
If the words “patchwork pillow” make you think of old-timey styles of years gone by, take a look at these modern patchwork pillows. Sew4Home uses large scale graphic prints to make these patchwork throw pillows. In keeping with the scale … Read More...
Leafy Mittens to Knit for Fall
Now that it’s fall, you might be thinking about the need to keep your body warm as the weather gets colder. If it’s cool in the fall where you live, you’ll want to knit up a pair of Falling Leaves … Read More...
Apple Stamping Tree Craft
Yesterday, I shared a link to a tutorial for making a tree that is fill with colorful autumn leaves so I thought I would follow-up that tree craft with this tree craft. Michelle, from Crafty Morning, created this unique apple … Read More...
Product Review: Stampin’ Up Holiday Catalog Part 3
Stampin Up has recently released their brand new Holiday Catalog. This supplement adds Fall, Winter, Christmas and New Years items to the current Stampin’ Up lineup and will only be available to order for a limited time.
This new … Read More...
Free Printable Halloween Treat Box
The little guy on these printable Halloween treat boxes from Design is Yay makes me giggle. Wita used the little guy in her site’s logo and dressed him up as a vampire and a female witch! So cute and clever. … Read More...
Free Halloween Printables | Stickers, Gift Wrap & More
Get spooky stickers and labels, lollipop holders, and Halloween gift wrap in this collaboration of free printables from Paper Crave, Living Locurto and Paper Glitter. They coordinate beautifully to help you send or distribute gifts and … Read More...
Inspiration: Kelly Fletcher
It is official, I have a stitchy crush on Kelly Fletcher. Her newest Scandinavian patterns are wonderful. I am in love with the clean crisp lines. I’m sure you have seen Kelly throughout the stitching community. Her work has been … Read More...
Tutorial: Making a Small Dish
This falls more into the category of quick tips but hey, it’s a bright idea just the same. Getting her inspiration from a baking recipe that uses the outside of a cupcake tin – minis or full size, I’m not … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy felt and fabric maple leaf coasters
Ula from Lulu & Celeste shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun for making these felt and fabric coasters. Shaped like leaves, they’re perfect for autumn and Thanksgiving décor. With a felt backing, they’ll help protect your tables from warm cups … Read More...
Free pattern: Scallop neck top or dress
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making this pretty scallop neck top or dress. It has vintage styling in the lines, but you can make it modern with fabric choice. The peplum top would be … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias tape wrap bracelets
Don’t throw away those awkward lengths of leftover bias tape, especially if it’s pretty patterned bias tape that you made yourself. If you have about 14″ of it, you can use that bias tape to make wrap bracelets. Tinsel & … Read More...